A national group that recruits and trains Democratic women running for office has named state Sen. Mae Flexer as executive director of its new Connecticut affiliate.

Emerge America was launched in 2005, and now operates in 23 states. The group’s state affiliates have trained more than 3,000 Democratic women on topics ranging from how to raise money to how to shape a message.

Flexer, who lives in Danielson and has served in the state Senate since 2015, said the Emerge network is changing the face of politics.

“Connecticut is ready for that kind of change,’’ Flexer said. “Our mission to inspire and prepare qualified women for elected office is vital to shared prosperity for Connecticut’s families. I cannot wait to graduate Emerge Connecticut’s inaugural class of candidates, women who will be ready to run and win.”

Flexer will oversee Emerge Connecticut’s overall strategy and direction. In addition, she will focus on recruiting women to the program and implementing training sessions.

The strategy has had success in other states: In the Nov. 2016 elections, 150 of the 214 women who participated in the program won their races—a 70 percent win rate. And already this year, 96 out of the 134 women who have run for office won, the national group said.